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12 Jun 19, Corry (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

new to vege growing. Have noted on several vege instructions "P" for sowing seed and "S" for plant undercover in seed trays. Could someone explain the difference to me please?

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13 Jun 19, Liz at Gardenate (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Some seeds, e.g. capsicum, need more warmth or protection to germinate, so we suggest that they are started in seed trays or pots in a sheltered spot i.e cool greenhouse, covered patio or similar. Once established the seedlings can be planted out. Other seeds like broad beans can be sown direct, in the place where they will grow.

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26 May 19, Bec (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, My capsicum plant did nothing over summer and early autumn. Now it is heading into winter it is covered with capsicum. How can I get the fruit to maturity? Thanks

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10 May 19, David (Australia - temperate climate)

Finally had to pull out faithful old capsicum plant, getting very ratty and covered in knots , but still producing small fruit.

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16 Jan 19, Shirley (New Zealand - temperate climate)

I have two very healthy looking plants but they only have one large capsicum on each plant even though there were more flowers...should I have picked the fruit when small to encourage more to grow? They were planted in fresh tub mix.

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17 Jan 19, Mike Logan (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Look up website biobees about pollination of capsicums. No don't pick fruit off.

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22 Dec 18, David Maunder (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

Do they need fertilising and if so what do you use

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02 Jan 19, Mem (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Yes they do,I use wally's strawberry fertilizer and a general liquid feed every 2 weeks.Its also a good idea to make sure they get enough calcium as this can effect the fruit.They will produce fruit without feeding but it is generally small and you get much less.

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29 Dec 18, Mike (New Zealand - sub-tropical climate)

All plants need a good fertiliser base - best to do before planting. Ask at a nursery or Bunnings etc. A good handful spread over a square meter or so - mix it in well a two weeks before planting. Or a good mixture of composted material dug in 2 weeks before.

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09 Dec 18, Robert (Australia - temperate climate)

Will a single Capsicum plant bear fruit or do I need to plant multiple plants ?

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